ABA Journal: Asked and Answered

Business development doesn't come naturally to all lawyers. Some hesitate to take advantage of social opportunities out ... Read more

Even trained advocators don’t get everything they want at work. But what are some good strategies for knowing when to ac... Read more

Do you dread going to work? If so, maybe it's time to look at the other ways you can flex your legal skills, says Nancy ... Read more

While negotiating for one’s client is second nature to most attorneys, many find it a lot harder to negotiate for themse... Read more

If you want to give a good speech that will resonate with people, you should not use notes or an outline, says Gerard Gr... Read more

True etiquette is behaving in a way that makes people feel comfortable, it's not about stuffy rules. But as social norms... Read more

Six-figure student loans can be a terrifying burden, and one of the top challenges for many law grads. But even if you’v... Read more

Do you have a New Year's resolution to finally get your home and office in order? In this episode, professional organize... Read more

When approaching a difficult conversation at work, reframe it in your mind as a discussion that can help improve your re... Read more

A handful of large law firms recently announced limited telecommuting plans for associates, which is a somewhat radical ... Read more

If a client can’t or won’t pay your retainer, he or she is not worth a discount, Janice Brown tells the ABA Journal’s St... Read more

You want to expand your book of business with networking events, and think that planning one yourself might be the most ... Read more

You may be confident of your ability to act with courtesy and professionalism in your home country. But with the array o... Read more

Rather than relying on one prep course for the Law School Admission Test, Haley Taylor Schlitz, a 16-year-old recent col... Read more

The full scale of the damage from Hurricane Harvey may not be known for weeks or months. But even as the rain is still f... Read more

Heidi Brown talks about how to navigate the office holiday party and still appear to be having fun and how to come out o... Read more

Want to get outside, but work tethers you to your desk? Getting physical can increase both your productivity and persona... Read more

"You have the right to remain silent.” Because of TV shows and movies, most people probably know at least this part of t... Read more

You landed someone you thought would be a great client, but now you’re finding out that the client isn’t great about pay... Read more

Some people diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder need prescription stimulants to function at the best... Read more